Data from the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) shows that coffee and tea remained the country's top foreign exchange earners during the week, contributing significantly to the overall export revenues.
Coffee exports reached 650 metric tons, generating $3,992,824, maintaining its position as Rwanda's leading agricultural export. Tea followed closely, with 958 metric tons exported and revenues amounting to $2,800,793.
Diversified agricultural products accounted for the largest export volume during the period, with 6,732 metric tons shipped abroad, generating $4,288,813. Key destinations included the United States of America, Oman, as well as cross-border and other African markets.
The horticulture subsector also recorded notable performance. Vegetable exports totalled 363 metric tons, earning $390,539, with major markets including Great Britain, the Netherlands, India, Canada, Germany, France, and regional African countries. Fruit exports reached 267 metric tons, generating $311,860, mainly destined for the United Arab Emirates, Great Britain, Canada, and regional markets.
Flower exports, though smaller in volume at 59 metric tons, generated $614,925, reflecting strong demand in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Animal products contributed $676,440 from 364 metric tons exported, with the United Arab Emirates and cross-border markets serving as key destinations.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
